MONOPOLY ALLEGATIONS AGAINST GOOGLE
ED searches premises linked to Karnataka Congress MLA’s sons in crypto probe
Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Bengaluru on Monday. The searches targeted the premises of Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, sons of Congress MLA N A Haris. The investigation is linked to a cryptocurrency money laundering case. This case stems from a 2017 hacking incident involving the alleged theft of bitcoins.
'I don’t care...': Namita Thapar reacts to online trolling over her video on health benefits of namaz
Namita Thapar has responded to online trolling over her video on the health benefits of namaz. Her comments come amid wider corporate controversies involving Lenskart and Tata Consultancy Services, highlighting growing debates around workplace rights, religious expression and accountability in corporate India.
Google in talks with Marvell to build new AI chips: The Information
Alphabet's Google is reportedly in discussions with Marvell Technology to co-develop two new chips designed for more efficient AI model execution. One chip will be a memory processing unit to complement Google's TPUs, while the other is a new TPU specifically engineered for AI workloads.
ED crackdown in Bengal: Kolkata businessman arrested, cop’s premises searched in laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a Kolkata businessman in a money laundering investigation. The probe targets a criminal syndicate operating in the poll-bound state. Searches were conducted at the businessman's residence and that of a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner. The case is linked to alleged organized criminal activities and illegal fund generation.
Guwahati court denies non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress leader Pawan Khera
The order was passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kamrup Metro, on April 7, a day before Khera applied for anticipatory bail before the Telangana High Court.
TCS conversion case: What father of employee Raza Rafiq Memon said about the allegations
Family of TCS employee Raza Rafiq Memon claims internal rivalry and office politics are behind "false" sexual harassment and conversion allegations. Memon, a "high performer" and team leader, is among eight arrested, with his uncle alleging a "conspiracy" fueled by his success. TCS has suspended employees and is conducting an internal probe.
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ED raids Kolkata police officer, others in money laundering probe linked to criminal syndicate
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and Joy Kamdar. This action is part of a money laundering investigation. The probe targets alleged criminal Biswajit Podder and his syndicate. The ED previously seized cash and valuables in this case. Podder is wanted for various criminal charges and is currently on the run.
Allahabad court restrains FIR order against Rahul Gandhi
The Allahabad High Court has paused an order for an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. This is regarding allegations of dual citizenship. The court will now decide if prior notice was legally necessary. The bench previously found prima facie cognisable offences. It will examine legal requirements before issuing any directions. The matter is scheduled for April 20.
TCS Nashik case: Accused woman cites pregnancy in anticipatory bail plea; custody of 2 male accused extended
A TCS employee, Nida Khan, accused in a religious conversion and sexual harassment case, has applied for anticipatory bail. She cited her two-month pregnancy as a reason for her plea. Khan's lawyer denied the charges. Police are actively searching for her. The company has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and has suspended employees involved.
VHP writes to President Murmu for stricter laws on religious conversion, 'love jihad'
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has taken a step towards influencing national policy by submitting a memorandum to the President of India. Their call to action includes urging for enhanced legislation to manage what they describe as rising cases of religious conversions and 'love jihad'. VHP leaders have cited troubling trends affecting various sectors, including the corporate arena.
Social media outlets told to take down fake NSE accounts
The Bombay High Court has ordered social media platforms and domain registrars to remove fake accounts and websites impersonating the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The court granted interim relief to NSE, directing platforms like X and Google-owned YouTube to take down infringing content. This action aims to protect unsuspecting investors from fraudulent stock market guidance.
No formal complaints found in Nashik preliminary review, says TCS
Tata Consultancy Service said on Friday that it has not received through its official reporting systems any formal complaints of the nature that are being alleged. The company said it has engaged a team of experts from consultancy firm Deloitte and law firm Trilegal as independent counsel to the internal investigation led by chief operating officer Aarthi Subramanian.
EU denies bowing to tech lobby on data centre green impact
The European Commission denies allegations of copying industry lobbyists' proposals for data centre environmental impact rules. A probe suggests tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta influenced a decision to keep individual data centre information secret. The Commission admits using stakeholder advice but insists the core intention of respecting business secrets remains. Aggregated national data is now publicly available.
Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in alleged dual citizenship case
The Allahabad High Court has directed the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. This follows allegations of dual citizenship. The court also suggested involving a central agency for investigation. The order came after a BJP worker challenged a lower court's dismissal of his plea. The case was transferred to Lucknow before the high court's directive.
From confused student to Google: VIT techie shares how ‘no-plan’ approach landed him job in tech giant
Lakshya Kapur, an engineer from Vellore Institute of Technology, found his path to Google by embracing uncertainty. He felt lost during college but began experimenting in his final year. This led him to discover his interest in digital marketing through internships and campus activities. Kapur's story shows that taking action and learning from mistakes can open unexpected doors.
SC declines relief to Congress leader Pawan Khera, asks him to seek bail in Assam
The Supreme Court has declined to grant protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera. He sought this protection until April 20 regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The top court directed Khera to approach the Assam court for anticipatory bail. The case stems from Khera's press conference on April 5.
AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
Generative AI is supercharging online spam and scams, with the FBI reporting over $893 million in losses last year. Tech giants like Google are deploying advanced AI systems, such as Gemini, to combat this deluge. Gemini successfully blocked over 99% of policy-violating ads before they reached audiences, demonstrating AI's crucial role in defence.
Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year: CEO
Gucci is set to launch smart glasses with Google next year. This move marks a significant entry into AI-powered eyewear. The brand aims to revive its iconic classics and adapt to a changing global market. This strategy is part of a larger plan to boost Kering's eyewear and jewelry divisions.
Google blocks over 483 million bad ads, suspends 1.7 million accounts in India in 2025
Google took strong action against bad ads in India during 2025. The company blocked over 483 million ads and suspended 1.7 million advertiser accounts. Globally, more than 8.3 billion ads were removed. Google's AI, Gemini, significantly improved its ability to detect and stop deceptive advertising in real-time. This technology helped process user reports four times faster than the previous year.
EU spells out how Google must share data with rivals
The European Commission set out Thursday how it wants Google to make a wide range of data accessible to rival search engines in order to comply with the bloc's digital rules. "Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click and view data, on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms," the EU executive said in a statement.
Chatbots at the ballot box: AI skirts Brazil election rules
Brazil's electoral court banned AI chatbots from offering voting tips for the upcoming presidential election, aiming to prevent disinformation. However, tests revealed leading chatbots like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini continue to rank candidates, raising concerns about biased or incorrect information influencing voters in the highly polarized nation.
Katy Perry under police probe after Ruby Rose’s claims, singer fires back at ‘Dangerous Lies’
Police are investigating Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations by Ruby Rose. The incident allegedly occurred in Melbourne in 2010. Rose claims Perry assaulted her at a nightclub. Perry's representatives have denied the allegations, calling them false. Rose has reportedly filed a formal complaint and is now unable to comment publicly on the case as investigations continue.
Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly
Based in Lisbon, Aptoide brands itself "the alternative Android app store," with about 436,000 apps in its catalogue and more than 200 million annual users by 2024. It said it offers lower commissions to developers and lower costs to users, yet suffers from irreparable harm because Google deprives rivals of exclusive content from top developers, and steers developers to Google Play and other "must have" services.
NHRC member defends notice to MeitY, says child safety concerns override pending DPDP enforcement
The NHRC in its March 24 notice to the ministry had raised alleged non-compliance of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act by digital platforms. Digital services industry grouping Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), in a letter to the NHRC, argued that its intervention was premature, since several provisions of the DPDP Act would come into force only next year.
Google brings Personal Intelligence to Gemini users in India, four months after beta launch in US
With Personal Intelligence, Google aims to make its AI assistant Gemini more personalised by using data across apps like Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search, enabling more context-aware responses and a seamless, integrated experience.
Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time, report says
The Instagram-owner's global net ad revenues are expected to reach $243.46 billion in 2026, ahead of Google's projected $239.54 billion, the market research firm said.
Large AI firms hoovering maximum funding, not enough for smaller startups: Y Combinator’s Ankit Gupta
Ankit Gupta spoke to ET ahead of the accelerator’s Startup School event in Bengaluru on April 18 — the first in India. In order to tap aspiring entrepreneurs across colleges and universities, Gupta said YC will be visiting IIT Delhi this week and holding a programme there.
Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
At the end of March, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Alphabet's Google liable for a young woman's depression and suicidal thoughts after she said she became addicted to Instagram and Google's YouTube at a young age, ordering them to pay a combined $6 million in damages.
Google settlement payout: Check if you qualify for a cash payment and how to claim it
Google agreed to a $135 million settlement about Android data collection. Some Android users in the U.S. may get cash payments. People must have used cellular data during the listed period to qualify. Users need to select a payment method online. The deadline is important. Payments may vary. The case is still waiting for final approval before money is sent.
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